Are these fried shallots from Trader Joe's worth buying and eating? Surprisingly, yes and here's why. Plus, here are 8 recipes to use them up!| Viet World Kitchen
There are many simple sauces in the Vietnamese kitchen, not just the ubiquitous nuoc cham dipping sauce made with lime, fish sauce, sugar and chilies. This one has an unusual twang and slight thickness due to its source of tartness -- tamarind liquid. It's the thick liquid rendered from soaking and straining tamarind pulp. Make […] The post Vietnamese Tamarind-Ginger Sauce (Nước Mắm Me) appeared first on Viet World Kitchen.| Viet World Kitchen
I'm not South Asian but I have several shelves of cookbooks dedicated to the region's spectacular flavors. They are layered with complexity, sometimes subtle and sometimes yowza wowza. South Asians have had a long history in Vietnam too so we are connected in many ways. This recipe is nuanced and incredibly good. I made it […] The post Gujarati-Style Charred Eggplant (Olo) appeared first on Viet World Kitchen.| Viet World Kitchen
Most people think of panfried noodle pancakes as being wheat-based but you can make them from rice noodles too. You just need to choose and cook wisely. I'm sharing my tips gathered over the decades of eating in Vietnam and abroad and cooking in my kitchen. The aim here is to create a crispy bed […] The post Panfried Rice Noodle Pancake Master Recipe appeared first on Viet World Kitchen.| Viet World Kitchen
Elegant, delectable and classic, this Chinese classic is doable at home. Go for it.| Viet World Kitchen